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| Carolina Wild Petunia - (Ruellia caroliniensis) |
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| Carolina Wild Petunia - (Ruellia caroliniensis) |
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| Carolina Wild Petunia - (Ruellia caroliniensis) |
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| Carolina Wild Petunia - (Ruellia caroliniensis) |
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Friday, July 4, 2014
Carolina Wild Petunia - (Ruellia caroliniensis)
I have seen Wild Petunia before but I don't remember it growing in my yard until this year. I noticed it near the end of the backyard and also discovered it as my son and I walked the trail behind our house. It's definitely been a good year to find wildflowers here. The five petaled flowers are trumpet shaped and the leaves are hairy.The flowers also attract butterflies. This flower is found throughout the Eastern and Southern United States. The genus was named after the 15th century French botanist Jean Ruelle. I haven't found any information that it is edible or medicinal. I have read that many wild petunias are said to be poisonous. (More information needed) As for real petunias they are not. Maybe we could say just a little confusing but real petunia and wild ones are not closely related. So at this time I'll just say it's pretty to look at and enjoy the beauty of God's creation.
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